Air Force 3-star general steps into trio of leadership roles in dual theaters of Europe and Africa

Air Force 3-star general steps into trio of leadership roles in dual theaters of Europe and Africa

Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa.

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Hinds takes command of NATO Allied Air Command

General Alexus G. Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), presided over the handover in front of senior military and civilian representatives from NATO, the United States, Germany and local communities. Lieutenant General Hinds now leads NATO’s air component, responsible for coordinating Allied Air and Space operations across the Euro-Atlantic region and ensuring readiness, interoperability, and effectiveness across all NATO…

3-Star USAFE, NATO Air Boss Takes Over Amid Russian Threats

Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds took charge of NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa on Oct. 31, one day after being confirmed for the post by the Senate.  His confirmation comes as the U.S. seeks to shift more of the burden of protecting the European continent and as Russia has tested NATO’s defenses with airspace incursions. Hinds will also oversee U.S. airpower in Africa, days after President Donald Trump and Secre…